Check out The October Half Term Scoop 2025 by Kensington Mums, with the best local activities, and hidden gems around Kensington to help you make the most of the October half term break, including the best places for Trick or Treat.
October half-term Holiday Fun, Educational Workshops –
at 2 locations: Fulham and Putney.
Yellowbird Education offers in-person workshops that are designed for children between the ages of 6 and 11. Educational, fun and engaging holiday workshops for children to develop skills in Creative Writing, 11+, 10+, 8+ and 7+ Exam Preparation, 11+ Reasoning, 7+ and 8+ Reasoning, 7+ and 11+ Maths, Handwriting, Arts and Crafts, Public Speaking and Interview Skills.
Mock exams and Sunday Exam Prep classes run throughout each term.
We have extensive knowledge of the British school system and preparing children for the 7+, 8+, 10+ and 11+ independent school entry process. Assessments and school advice are available.
Unlock your child’s potential, keep children off screens and learning throughout the long holidays.
Book through our website, email: hello@yellowbirdeducation.co.uk or contact us on 020 77310695. Sign up to our newsletters for up to date workshops.
Yellowbird Education offers in-person workshops that are designed for children between the ages of 6 and 11. Educational, fun and engaging holiday workshops for children to develop skills in Creative Writing, 11+, 10+, 8+ and 7+ Exam Preparation, 11+ Reasoning, 7+ and 8+ Reasoning, 7+ and 11+ Maths, Handwriting, Arts and Crafts, Public Speaking and Interview Skills. Mock exams and Sunday Exam Prep classes run throughout each term. We have extensive knowledge of the British school system and preparing children for the 7+, 8+, 10+ and 11+ independent school entry process. Assessments and school advice are available. Unlock your child’s potential, keep children off screens and learning throughout the long holidays. Book through our website, email: hello@yellowbirdeducation.co.uk or contact us on 020 77310695. Sign up to our newsletters for up to date workshops.
Let’s Go – Let’s Go Kids Fitness Camp in the Heart of London.
This October Half Term, join us at Let’s Go – Let’s Go Kids Fitness Club for an unforgettable holiday camp in the heart of London. From Monday 20th October to Friday 31st October, children aged 6–13 will enjoy full days (9am–4pm) of active games, sports, and team challenges designed to build fitness, confidence, and friendships. Our camps combine movement, creativity, and fun in a safe and supportive environment led by experienced coaches. Held at St John’s Church, Hyde Park Crescent W2, our programme keeps kids engaged, healthy, and happy during the school break. Spaces are limited—book early!
Come in from the cold at Monkey Music!
If you haven’t managed to fit a class around your routine yet, get in touch to book your first FREE class!
Monkey Music is passionate about introducing music to your little one right from the start, beginning with specialist baby classes from 3 months, to teaching your child to read music and introducing orchestral instruments at 3-4 years, each class level is superbly resourced and structured and beautifully presented with gorgeous puppets, hand crafted props, specialist percussion, dance, magical bubbles and lots more.
First class is FREE and it’s possible to join at any time during the term.
Weekly classes are held in Notting Hill, Holland Park, Kensington, South Kensington, Chelsea, Gloucester Road, Belgravia & Pimlico.
No Ghosts, Just Giggles this October Half-Term!
The Strings Club’s award-winning Holiday Camps return this October Half-Term, giving parents peace of mind while children aged 4–11 enjoy magical days of music, creativity and fun. Rated Platinum on Feefo, our screen-free, 5* rated Holiday Camps have inspired families since 2012! Children can try spook-tacular guitar, violin or ukulele sessions (with FREE hire on 1+ days), plus afternoon workshops in art, drama, sports and more. With a 1:8 ratio, Ofsted-registered settings, weekly themes and flexible booking, it’s no trick—just treats! Camps operate across SW London.
Kensington Mums Walk and Talk in the Park
Kensington Mums walk and talk in the park is back and we’re starting your Saturdays with connection, conversation, and community.
Starting on Saturday 27th September 2025, our popular monthly meet-up returns once a month. This ticketed event offers mothers and parents a chance to unwind, meet like-minded mums and dads, and enjoy a refreshing walk to support mental wellbeing.
Little Kickers We have indoor and outdoor classes this winter to suit everyone!
Whether your mini Messi refuses to wear anything but T shirt and shorts in winter or refuses to leave the home without wearing 16 layers Little Kickers have you covered
We are opening indoor Little Kickers classes in Chelsea Sports Center for 2.5-5yrs children on Monday and Tuesday afternoons for the winter. In addition, we have indoor classes on Saturdays in the Hall of Remembrance off Flood street. Our Holland Park and Hyde Park locations are also moving to their indoor venues off Kensington high street and Knightsbridge respectively for the winter months
For our intrepid types who don’t feel the cold we will continue running our Monday, Tuesday and Saturday St Luke’s classes outside on the astroturf pitches and we have our Sunday Marlborough primary school sessions also.
Spaces are limited so get off the bench and sign up your little people to the World’s number 1 pre school sports programme!
Your first class is free and you can join at any point in the term.
The Iconic Halloween Party at Cloud Twelve.
Join us on 26th, 27th, or 31st October at Cloud Twelve Kids Club for a spellbinding celebration. Children will journey through Hogwarts-inspired chambers: brew bubbling potions in Snape’s Dungeon, craft enchanted wands in Charms Class, grow magical plants in Herbology, and hunt glowing pumpkins in Hagrid’s Patch to unlock a hidden candy trove. Parents can enjoy escape-room riddles, a welcome cocktail, and an enchanted setting.
Don your robes, grab your wands, and step into a world of magic, mystery, and Halloween fun at this unforgettable Hogwarts Halloween event!
Spooky Coding Fun This October Half Term!
Join us from 20th to 31st October for two weeks of Halloween-themed coding camps, perfect for children aged 4 to 14! From single-day bookings to full weeks, there is something for everyone. Children can create spooky games in Scratch, design haunted worlds in Minecraft Education, build eerie Micro:Bit projects, and older students can dive into Python and Pygame to bring their own creepy creations to life.
Book now and use code SCOOP15 for 15% off your camp place. Don’t miss out on a half-term filled with coding tricks and techy treats!
Shine Bright Gymnastics Half-Term Camp.
Looking for something fun and active this October? Join us for a one-day rhythmic gymnastics camp where children can discover the magic of this Olympic sport.
Packed with games, crafts, dancing and hands-on practice with ribbons, hoops and more, it’s the perfect way for kids to stay active, try something new, and enjoy an exciting day with friends in a safe, supportive environment.
Details:
Where: Kensington Primary Academy
When: 29 October 2025, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Who: Boys and girls aged 6–12, beginner-friendly
Animation Film Festival.
Fans of animated films can enjoy a great selection of new films alongside ultimate classics for the whole family from 4-11 October at Ciné Lumière. From Night of the Zoopocalypse to a preview of Little Amélie, adapted from Amélie Nothomb’s acclaimed novel The Character of the Rain, from cult animations The Time Masters and Zarafa, to Michel Gondry’s love letter to his daughter, Maya Give me a Title, and a stop animation workshop for budding animators, they are in for a treat!
Top 13 places to go Trick or Treat in Kensington.
We got asked a lot on places to go for trick or treating in and around Kensington, so have compiled a list of the streets by Kensington Mums who have recommended them.
